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Harold Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24
Harold Castro Signs With KBO’s Kia Tigers
The Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization have confirmed the four foreign players who will join their team for the 2026 season (h/t to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO).
Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 24
Tigers Rising Star Kevin McGonigle’s Terrific Season Explained in One Statistic
There is a path for Detroit Tigers top prospects Kevin McGonigle to reach the Majors in 2026, even though he’s never played above Double-A Erie. The Tigers have leaned into young prospects of late, as they tendered Colt Keith a long-term deal before he even played a Major League game before he made his debut in 2024.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / December 24
Free agent LHP JoJo Romero could fill a hole in Detroit’s bullpen 
The bulk of the Detroit Tigers’ heavy lifting for the offseason has likely been accomplished already. They’ve brought back all of Gleyber Torres, Jack Flaherty, and Kyle Finnegan to keep the team together from the stretch run.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Colt Keith News / Just Baseball / December 24
For the Tigers To Reach New Heights, Colt Keith Must Do the Same
When the Detroit Tigers inked Colt Keith to a six-year contract in January of 2024, before he had even debuted, they made a statement. A statement that things were heading in a new direction in Detroit and Keith would be part of the nucleus in the turnaround.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Tyler Mattison News / Bless You Boys / December 24
Tigers bring back RHP Tyler Mattison on minor league deal
One of the few minor league relievers the Detroit Tigers needed to bring back for 2026 was RHP Tyler Mattison. On Monday, they got it done, signing the 26-year-old to a minor league deal that will be worth $830,000 if he makes it to the major leagues.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 23
Tigers Bullpen Could Break MLB Record Before Throwing First 2026 Pitch
The Detroit Tigers have a decent amount of items left on their checklist this winter to ensure they are able to compete in a strong American League once again next season.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 23
Detroit Tigers Could Buy Low on Pair of Potential Rotation Reinforcements
The starting pitching market has trickled in much slower in comparison to the top relievers. Bullpen arms flew off the board, and the Detroit Tigers were able to join the party.
Trey Sweeney News / Bless You Boys / December 23
Trey Sweeney needs a big offseason
Heading toward the 2026 season, the shortstop position remains the biggest long-term question mark on the Tigers’ roster. Sure, they’ll have plenty of work to do in regards to the starting rotation once, and assuming, Tarik Skubal leaves in free agency.
Tyler Mattison News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23
Tigers Re-Sign Tyler Mattison To Minor League Deal
The Tigers have re-signed right-hander Tyler Mattison to a minor league deal, according to a report from Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Mattison was non-tendered by the Tigers last month but now returns to the organization on a non-roster pact that includes an invite to big league Spring Training and will pay him $835K in the majors.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 23
MLB Insider Names Tigers Star as Top-20 Postseason Performer in 2025
The Detroit Tigers didn't stay in the playoffs as long as they would have liked as they were eliminated in the ALDS for the second straight year. But what their run showed was the ability to preserve as the ballclub had a second half demise which lost them the AL Central division title.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Codi Heuer News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22
Guardians, Codi Heuer Agree To Minor League Deal
The Guardians are in agreement with reliever Codi Heuer on a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The righty will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.
Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 22
Calls Continue to Grow for Tigers to Secure Tarik Skubal Long Term
After coming up one game shy of the American League Championship Series, this is seen as a big offseason for the Detroit Tigers. After losing the deciding Game 5 of the American League Division Series game to the Seattle Mariners in 15 innings, all eyes turned to an important offseason.
Kenley Jansen News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 22
New Tigers Star Kenley Jansen Reveals Biggest Reason for Long Career
The Detroit Tigers had one glaring hole coming into the MLB offseason, and so far, they have done a good job to try and fix it. The bullpen was something that haunted the Tigers for much of their 2025 campaign, even after the trade deadline, when they added a few pieces to improve it.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 21
Tigers Infield Target Joins Division Rival on Less-Than-Expected Contract
The Detroit Tigers have quite a bit of work to do to build a roster that can push further into the postseason than previous iterations, and that may end up being a pretty costly endeavor.
Javier Baez News / Athlon Sports / December 21
Tigers' Javier Baez Makes Announcement on Sunday
Javier Baez had a roller-coaster season with the Detroit Tigers in 2025, one that seemed to mirror the team’s overall fortunes. Baez enjoyed a resurgent first half, earning an All-Star selection as the Tigers entered the break with the best record in the American League and a comfortable double-digit-game lead in the AL Central.
Kyle Finnegan News / Field Level Media / December 21
Tigers, RHP Kyle Finnegan finalize 2-year, $19M contract
The Detroit Tigers and right-hander Kyle Finnegan agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $19 million guaranteed. The Tigers announced Saturday that Finnegan will receive a base salary of $8.75 million during the 2026 season and $8 million in 2027.
Enmanuel De Jesus News / Bless You Boys / December 21
Tigers sign LHP Enmanuel De Jesus as they stockpile minor league depth
On Thursday, the Tigers inked LHP Enmanuel De Jesus to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring camp that will be worth up to $1.3 million if he makes the major league roster.
Justyn-Henry Malloy News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20
Tigers Designate Justyn-Henry Malloy For Assignment
To clear a 40-man roster spot for reliever Kyle Finnegan, the Tigers have designated outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy for assignment. It’s the first DFA in Malloy’s young career.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / December 20
Tigers' Tarik Skubal Sends Message After Trade Report
The Detroit Tigers have made back-to-back trips to the MLB playoffs, yet it is impossible to think they would have done so without the efforts of Tarik Skubal.
Kenley Jansen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Kenley Jansen reveals the real reasons he signed with Tigers
Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen recently signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Detroit Tigers to join their bullpen. Shortly after agreeing to the deal, Jansen shared the exact reason why he decided to sign with the club.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Mets' Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat address uncertain futures amid Tarik Skubal trade rumors
The New York Mets are among clubs routinely linked with Skubal, as big-spending Mets owner Steve Cohen possesses the resources needed to sign the 29-year-old on track to reach free agency after the 2026 season to the type of contract he will desire.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 18
Team USA gets commitment from two-time Cy Young winner, flame-throwing closer for 2026 World Baseball Classic
The pitching staff for Team USA was already loaded prior to an announcement Thursday of two flame-throwers committing for the event.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / December 17
Veteran closer Kenley Jansen fills hole in back end of Tigers bullpen
The addition of Jansen shows the Tigers are serious about improving a weakness and contending again after falling in the American League Division Series each of the past two seasons.
Drew Anderson News / Field Level Media / December 16
Tigers reach 1-year deal with RHP Drew Anderson
The Detroit Tigers and right-hander Drew Anderson agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million contract with a club option for $10 million in the 2027 season, the team announced Tuesday.
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